I am a student at in Uru Mānuka. In 2020 I was a year 9 and in 2021 I will be a year 10. This is a place where I will be able to share my learning with you. Please note....some work won't be edited - just my first drafts, so there may be some surface errors. I would love your feedback, comments, thoughts and ideas.
Tuesday, 28 September 2021
Reflection section
Monday, 27 September 2021
Pre-reading Task
The 1900s attitude towards kids
In the 1890s, sociologist Viviana Zelizer proclaimed that we were living in the age of the ''priceless'' child. She noted that in the late 9th century, children were valued primarily for their economic contributions to their families, and to society at large. But by the early 20th century - and in the wake of child labour laws and declining rates of child mortality – the value of children started to be defined in sentimental terms.
Today, in an era of obsessive child-proofing and Amber Alerts and princess-themed birthday parties, the idea of the priceless child is easy to grasp. It can also be seen in the constant hovering of “helicopter” parents, ready to swoop in at a moment’s notice to protect their little darlings from harm, even minor inconvenience.
Tuesday, 21 September 2021
Reflection section
Text Title: Tokyo Olympics - British sprinters positive drug test confirmed, set to lose silver medal
Text Type: Article